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The Economy

Question period focused on the economy and affordability. Conservatives cited a National Payroll Institute survey saying most working Canadians spend their entire paycheque, with many living paycheque to paycheque, and pressed the government to adopt the Conservative economic plan, including spending cuts they say would save families nearly $10,000 and removing federal gas taxes until Canada Day. Liberals responded by pointing to their cost-of-living measures, such as tax cuts for 22 million Canadians, the gas tax pause, the groceries and essentials benefit, child care and dental care, saying Conservatives voted against these programs, and highlighted record investment levels, a $500-billion investment summit commitment, trade diversification including a new deal with the UAE, and the building Canada strong bill to speed up major projects.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Dominique O'Rourke

Liberal

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“Investors from around the world want to invest in Canada. Can the Minister of Transport explain what we are doing to bring in more investment and help our economy, especially in transportation?”
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Mr. Speaker, our recent investment summit attracted investors from around the world who wanted to be part of Canada’s future. As our country attracts new investment across the entire economy, can the Minister of Transport tell the House about the measures our government is taking to create the right conditions to encourage investment and strengthen the Canadian economy, including in the transportation sector?

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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal
“Our recent investment summit brought in nearly $500 billion in new commitments. This shows people believe in Canada's economy, and our government will use this money to build things faster and better.”
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her work to help build Canada strong. The first-ever Canada investment summit is a testament to the extraordinary potential and opportunities we have to offer right here in Canada. We saw that confidence transmuted into concrete action, with nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments. We are going to build bigger, faster and more efficiently with the help of that member and the entire government.

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